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Re: Post-lap periods
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 31 19:16:04 2008
Dr. Johns did not put me on Lupron. The other doctor did.
At Thu, 31 Jul 2008, anonymous wrote:
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>A doctor who puts you on Lupron isn't confident he removed it all, just
>to let you know. But I wish you a lot of luck!
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>At Thu, 31 Jul 2008, Jennifer wrote:
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>>Hi anon,
>>
>>I had my excision surgery in Fort Worth with Dr. Johns. I have had a
>>lap done by another OBGYN in Lewisville before going on Lupron. Then
>>went on Lupron. I found Dr. Johns last summer. He has been a blessing
>>in my life. His nurses are great and very EASY to communicate with. IF
>>you need any other info, please let me know.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>Jen Adee
>>
>>At Thu, 31 Jul 2008, anonymous wrote:
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>>>Jen, where did you have your surgery?
>>>
>>>Sorry to hear of all your problems, but this is surely a post other
>>>women should read!
>>>
>>>At Thu, 31 Jul 2008, Jennifer wrote:
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>>>>Hi Anon,
>>>>
>>>>This is all my opinion on Lupron. It is the most horrible drug out
>>>>there. Some women have a great result from, I unfortunately did not. A
>>>>few things came from taking 6 months of it. I have IC now, which has a
>>>>link to causing shrinking of the urethra, which in turn causes Bladder
>>>>infections and IC can develop from frequent infections. I also gained
>>>>40 pounds from it. The weight packed on. My husband and I were only 26
>>>>when I was on it, recently married, it was the WORST 6 months of our
>>>>lives. The hot flashes are bearable but not fun that is for sure. The
>>>>mood swings are just uncontrollable or they were for me. My birth
>>>>control pills, Seasonique, are 3 month pills that are awesome. I would
>>>>suggest that. But remember that birth control pills have estrogen which
>>>>is hard on endo. Really, you will need to do research and make up your
>>>>own mind. If you are looking for advice...I would say DO NOT get on
>>>>Lupron but again that is just my opinion. OH and the Lupron caused my
>>>>gallbladder to shutdown and I had to have it removed. It infected all
>>>>the tissue surrounding the gallbladder also, which caused me to have a
>>>>lot of complications. Have you had excision surgery?? That really
>>>>worked for me. 1 year and still no recurrences of endo. I have cysts
>>>>again but the pain is nothing compared to endo. In any event, if you
>>>>would like to speak to me offline, feel free to contact me on my yahoo
>>>>account. I hope you find all the answers you are looking for!
>>>>
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Jen Adee
>>>>
>>>>At Thu, 31 Jul 2008, Anonymous wrote:
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>>>>>I was wondering if anyone had experienced really heavy and painful
>>>>>periods following their laparoscopy? I had this surgery done over 3
>>>>>months ago, and my periods have been absolutely awful to the point where
>>>>>I don't even want to get out of bed. Also, I am wondering if anyone can
>>>>>offer me advice on going on Lupron vs. birth control to control the
>>>>>endo? I was told my endo was not too bad but I don't want it to get any
>>>>>worse. However, hot flashes and such don't sound very fun to me:).
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